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Florence Private Tour for Families

Renaissance Unlocked: A Fun, Child-Friendly Guided Tour of Florence's Highlights

Make history fun for the whole family! Our Florence Tour for Families is designed to captivate children and adults alike in just 3 hours. You’ll hit the city’s most important sights, including Academy Museum, all while being entertained and educated by a child-oriented private guide. It’s a day of Renaissance discovery your family will never forget.
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Itinerary Highlights

  • Academy Museum: See the imposing David by Michelangelo, plus a great collection of musical instruments and fascinating plaster casts that illustrate the artistic process.

  • Florence Cathedral (Duomo): Discover the cathedral’s many mysteries and stories from the outside.

  • Signoria Square: Explore the political heart of Florence, admiring the majestic Palazzo Vecchio and beautiful Renaissance statues.

  • Historic Streets: Visit the Straw Market and the 700-year-old Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge), learning about Medieval Florence’s history and traditions.

Why book this tour

  • Kid-Focused Fun: A private, child-friendly guide keeps younger travelers engaged with stories and anecdotes for a memorable learning experience.

  • Efficiency: See the most important highlights of Florence in a focused, easy 3-hour tour.

  • Maximize tour time: Timed entry tickets for the Academy Museum are included.

  • Easy Pace: The tour is rated as having an easy activity level.

Description

Give your family a fun-filled, educational introduction to the Cradle of the Renaissance. Our Florence Tour for Families packs the city’s highlights into three engaging hours with an expert private guide.

You will begin your journey at the Academy Museum, using your timed entry tickets to  come face-to-face with the magnificent David by Michelangelo, maximizing your time. Your enthusiastic guide will use child-friendly techniques to explain the art and history, in a fun way for all members of your family.

Next, you will explore the historical heart of Florence, discovering the religious center around the Duomo and the political hub at Signoria Square. The adventure continues to the economic and cultural landmarks of Medieval Florence, including the bustling Straw Market and the ancient Ponte Vecchio. Your guide will unlock the secrets of Florence’s rich culture, ensuring your children love learning about the Renaissance.

Things to know before the tour

We need the full names of all the participants because the Academy Gallery entrance tickets are nominative. All the participants will have their own ticket with the full name on, they are not transferrable and cannot be changed nor refunded. You will need your IDs (minors and infants included) because they will be checked by the guards at the entrance. If you don’t bring your IDs or if the names don’t match, you will be denied access. You don’t need the physical ID, even a copy or a picture is fine as long as it’s well visible.

The order of the itinerary may change according to tickets availability.

Important information

We suggest you wear comfortable shoes, as a moderate amount of walking is involved in this tour.

This tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations 4 days or earlier prior to the scheduled tour are subject to a penalty.

Please note Tickets and reservation are strictly not refundable. If you cancel 4 days or earlier prior to the tour we will refund you partially for the price of guide only.

No refund will be provided if you cancel your tour within 4 days prior to the scheduled tour.

Meeting point

Via Ricasoli 58, Florence

Included

  • 3 hours private guide
  • Academy Museum timed entry tickets

Excluded

Tips

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About the Tour

Offered in English, Spanish, French or German

Duration

3 hours

Level

Easy

Access

Audio

Family and kids

Dates and departures

Everyday except on Mondays and on the first Sunday of the month

Values

— What you won’t miss

You Will See

straw market florence

Straw Market

The Mercato del Porcellino is a historic covered market, sheltered by a beautiful 16th-century loggia, renowned today for high-quality Florentine leather goods and souvenirs. Be sure to participate in the local ritual of rubbing the shiny snout of the Il Porcellino (Little Pig) bronze statue for guaranteed good luck and a promise to return to Florence.
side view of florence cathedral

Florence Cathedral

Florence Cathedral is instantly recognizable by its spectacular exterior of green, pink and white marble, which gives way to the crowning glory of Filippo Brunelleschi's magnificent dome. This architectural marvel, the largest masonry dome ever built, invites visitors to climb 463 steps for breathtaking panoramic views and a close-up look at Giorgio Vasari’s immense Last Judgment fresco.
old bridge in florence

Old Bridge

The Ponte Vecchio, Florence's oldest and most iconic bridge, is world-famous for the picturesque medieval shops built directly along its length, which have been home to glittering goldsmiths and jewelers since the 16th century. Spared from destruction during World War II, this unique stone structure also carries the secret Vasari Corridor overhead, offering a true architectural immersion into Renaissance history.
Neptune fountain at signoria square in florence

Piazza della Signoria

Piazza della Signoria is the vibrant political heart of Florence, dominated by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio and serving as an open-air sculpture museum featuring iconic masterpieces like the replica of Michelangelo's David. Experience the pulse of Renaissance history in this grand square, surrounded by historic buildings and the stunning statuary of the Loggia dei Lanzi.

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